Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless Officer Shaw's family and fellow le brothers and sisters. The nation tragically has lost another Hero! You are all in my prayers!

Fugitive Officer John Brown
Smith County CSCD

June 23, 2010

Rest in Peace brother and my prayer are with your family.

Deputy Latour ( retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

June 23, 2010

Shaw, we love you and miss you dearly. We could not be more proud of your selfless service. We pray daily for your family, and know that you will always be remembered as the hero that you are. See you at the end of the road, brother.

Officer Rivette
Southern Region Response Group-SRT

June 23, 2010

Rest in peace, brother. May God be with the family of Officer Shaw during this time of mourning. We've got the watch from here.

BL Mitchell, Patrol
FCPD, VA

June 23, 2010

To the family of Officer Shaw, I pray that one day you will learn to smile again. Take your time in healing, it may take as much as up to five years to feel semi-normal. But with time,and the good Lord above, the pain will lessen and the good memories will brighten your days. I know he is there in heaven with my loved one watching over us, making sure we are strong for our kids. God bless you and your family. When you read this, know that you are already growing stronger.

J. Sunderland
widow of fallen officer 2006

June 23, 2010

RIP my Brother

Deputy Sheriff
Covinton County Sheriff's Dept. (Mississippi)

June 23, 2010

Rest easy friend and may God be with your Family and Department.

J. McGee # 191
McKinney PD, Texas

June 23, 2010

I check ODMP everyday. Today is especially hard. I know no police officers, but care about them all.
Many citizens you will never know weep with you tonight. My prayers go out to the family, the family of fellow officers, and for the officer who exacted final justice. Thank you.

citizen
Alabama

June 22, 2010

Officer Craig Shaw's Family, Friends, and all the Units at the Lancaster PD are in my Prayers, thoughts and have my Heartfelt Sympathy. Thank You for Your Service my Brother. So Very Sorry. God Bless.

Officer
KY Retired

June 22, 2010

"Now the laborer's task is o'er.
Now the battle day is past,
Now upon the farther shore
Lands the voyager at last.
Father in Thy gracious keeping
Leave we now thy servant sleeping."

go with god brotheren, for one day we shall meet again.

Anonymous

June 22, 2010

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Craig Burcham
Irving Citizens on Patrol

June 22, 2010

Officer Shaw,
Though we never met we were brothers. You have served your public and your family well. Now rest brother and we will take the watch from here.
Regards,
Your brother in blue

Officer C. Downey ID#357
Forest Hill PD

June 22, 2010

My condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family members of officer Shaw. It is heart wrenching to hear of such news because we are all brothers and sisters in the eyes of the lord, our savior Jesus Christ. May God rest his soul!

Jovannie Whitten Non Sworn
Dallas Police Department Crime Analyst

June 22, 2010

My prays are with you and your family. You will never be forgotten. God bless you.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

June 22, 2010

May God be with the Shaw family, friends and coworkers of this brave hero. My prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

June 22, 2010

Your family and the LPD are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP brother...

Vent
Red Oak PD

June 22, 2010

May our Lord watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. I pray that you are in the comforting arms of the Father in heaven. You are in our thoughts and prayers, rest now my friend, you've earned it.

Retired Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

June 22, 2010

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over. God please watch over, and tend to the loved ones left behind.......

Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia CO Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

June 22, 2010

Our Heart and Prayers go out to the family of Officer Craig Shaw. Be rest assured that he is walking the streets
of Gold along with all of the others gone on before him. Our thoughts are with you Mrs. Shaw, the children,and the other family members. Rest in Peace Officer Shaw,They have your back from here.

PMorgan
Citizen

June 22, 2010

Craig was a brother and teammate of mine. He was my breacher...He was a gentle giant, a man with a huge heart. He was the type of man that most men strive to be. You will be truely missed. my friend. I know you're up there watching us....He died the way he lived, as a warrior.

Officer Simpson
Southern Region Response Group-SRT

June 22, 2010

Thank you to you and your family for your sacrifice. You were a brave man and I'm sure you will be missed.

Det. J. Clark
LVMPD

June 22, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

June 22, 2010

My condolences and sympathies to the family of Officer Shaw and to all the members of the Lancaster Police Department. Be strong for one another and GOD will provide.

Police Records Technician Ron Alexander
North Richland Hills Police Department

June 22, 2010

Brother Shaw your life came to end too soon. May you rest in peace and walk with Angels now. May God Bless your family, friends and fellow officers.

Say hi to my Brother James A. Saavedra E.O.W. 12/19/07

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Det. Keith Strasheim
Corpus Christi, Texas Police Dept.

June 22, 2010

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your Family and your Dept.

Officer Bob Swope #5609
Olmsted Falls Police Dept.Ohio

June 22, 2010